Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer and convenor
Erik Lundmark
Contact via Email
Please view consultation hours via iLearn - https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(42cp at 100 level or above) including BBA350
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
MKTG312 and MGMT304
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is the Capstone for the Entrepreneurship major. It integrates knowledge acquired throughout the program, and looks at how theory is dealt with in practice. By focusing on contemporary challenges facing entrepreneurs, students will synthesise and apply their acquired knowledge to real-world scenarios such as managing start-up ventures. The unit will develop students’ abilities to endorse appropriate business models and strategies to create and realise opportunities beyond the university setting.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Case Study | 40% | No | Mid-semester & Week 13 |
Entrepreneurship Project | 60% | No | Week 7, 8, 11, 12 & 13 |
Due: Mid-semester & Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Late tasks must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted for the mid-semester submission. However, for the week 13 submission a one week extension may be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% deduction). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Due: Week 7, 8, 11, 12 & 13
Weighting: 60%
Late tasks must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Required text |
There is no specified textbook, but extensive required readings will be available via iLearn. |
Unit web page | The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
Technology Used and Required | Access to a personal computer is required to access iLearn; students are required to use word processing and Turnitin for submitting assignments. You will need to bring a WiFi enabled device to every class to use in student centred, problem based learning activities and for access to online analytical tools. |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
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Recommended readings |
Weekly Curriculum MGMT311
This table is only indicative. Topics may vary depending on public holidays and the order of topics and topics themselves may shift to better fit assignments, cases and industry partners for each semester.
Week |
Topic Name |
1 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Project |
2 |
Entrepreneurship Challenge |
3 |
Coopetition & Teams |
4 |
Markets and Industries |
5 |
The Business Canvas & Blue Oceans |
6 |
Customer and Stakeholder Discovery |
7
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Coaching Sessions |
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Mid-Semester Break |
8 |
Project Development/Industry Engagement |
9 |
Resources and Capabilities |
10 |
Communication and Pitching |
11 |
Draft Pitches |
12 |
Final Pitch |
13 |
Review, Reflection & Evaluation |
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17/07/2019 | PACE PRIZES ADDED |